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TMC Staff · Dec 26, 2021

Tesla will replace a Model S delivered to a TMC member with a cracked A-pillar.

Matthew Cheung has been keeping the forum updated on the strange e...

TMC Staff · Dec 26, 2021

Tesla has tweaked its ordering process, now bundling options into Standard, Premium, and Performance packages.

The change in process has been rolled out to the online configurator. A comparison of the packages for a Model S are below.

TMC Staff · Dec 26, 2021

Motor Trend’s recent testing of the Tesla Model S P100D named it the fastest accelerating production car in the world – 0-60 mph in 2.275507139 seconds.

But, the test also included a 0–100–0-mph. The result? The P100D captured a combined time of 10.2 seconds – 6.0 seconds to 100 mph and 4.2 more ...

TMC Staff · Dec 26, 2021

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_video link=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9OfiZcEmz08″ video_title=”1″][vc_column_text]Tesla’s “Summon” feature was added to the most recent Autopilot update and the user demo videos are rolling out. The feature enables the car to move on its own, without a driver in the car...

TMC Staff · Dec 26, 2021

Tesla has issued a voluntary recall on 53,000 of its cars to correct a possible defect in the parking brake.

The recall specifically names Model S and X vehicles produced between February and October 2016.

According to an email sent to owners:

“Tesla recently discovered a potential manufact...

TMC Staff · Dec 26, 2021

Tesla CEO Elon Musk says “almost all” Supercharger stations will eventually disconnect from the grid.

Musk made the comment on Twitter in response to a tweet pointing out that Superchargers utilize energy from traditional fossil fuels like coal.

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TMC Staff · Dec 26, 2021

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_video link=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NpSrHZnCi-A” video_title=”1″ max_width=”1200″ align=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The team at EV West, a company that does electric conversions of classic cars, recently posted a video of a full tea...

TMC Staff · Dec 26, 2021

Jon McNeill, Tesla’s President of Global Sales and Services, has responded on the TMC forum to concerns and complaints over service delays in certified third-party repair sh...

TMC Staff · Dec 26, 2021

Tesla has decided to stop production of its most affordable Model S, announcing that the Model S 60 and 60D options would be eliminated to “simplify the ordering process.”

Tesla announced the decision in a newsletter to subscribers. The automaker built the 60kWh battery from 2012 to 2015, before ...

TMC Staff · Dec 26, 2021

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]TMC Member Chris Bergemann ran a 10.638-second quarter mile, a record time for a completely stock sedan. Bergemann recorded his epic day at the track and shared it with the TMC community.

“I’ve...

TMC Staff · Dec 26, 2021

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Tesla owners will soon have “one touch access to all discovered Tesla Easter eggs,” according to a tweet from CEO Elon Musk.

But, take note of Musk’s use of “discovered.” Tesla owners will still need to poke around the car’s software to find the hidden software ...

TMC Staff · Dec 26, 2021

The EPA has updated it’s ratings to officially list the Tesla Model S 100D as the longest range all-electric vehicle at 335 miles.

The new official rating for city and highway mileage on the agency’s website:

City range: 331.1 mil...

TMC Staff · Dec 26, 2021

As part of a number of updates to its buying portal, Tesla has excited a lot of Model S 60D owners by dropping the price the price to extend range to 75-kWh capacity for $2,000, down from $9,000.

Since Tesla is killing the 60-kWh Model S model going forward, a new 75 is now the least expensive ve...

TMC Staff · Dec 26, 2021

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_video link=”https://youtu.be/VW_w4bQGg4w” video_title=”1″][vc_column_text]TMC member fasteddie7 posted a video that shows the ease of upgrading a Mode S 60D to 75D. The video shows the entire whole process ...

TMC Staff · Dec 26, 2021

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_video link=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jz0icfGC6D4″ video_title=”1″][vc_column_text]TMC member calisnow [url="https://teslamotorsclub.com/tmc/threads/autopilot-2-0-rock-steady-in-heavy-rain-video-version...

TMC Staff · Dec 26, 2021

Tesla’s latest software update for second generation Autopilot vehicles (8.1.17.17.4) boosts the speed limit for Autosteer to 90 mph, on par with first generation capabilities.

According to the release notes:

On highways: Autosteer and Traffic Aware Cruise Control have speed limits ...

TMC Staff · Dec 26, 2021

Elon Musk confirmed on Twitter that Tesla will repair a car sacrificed by its owner to bring a car with an unconscious driver safely to a stop.

German newspaper Muenchner Merkur reported that 41-year-old Manfred Kick noticed a Volkswagen driving erratically on the Autobahn near Munich. When Kick ...

TMC Staff · Dec 26, 2021

Construction costs for the Tesla Gigafactory in Nevada have crossed $1 billion, according to public records.

BuildZoom, a site connecting construction contractors with homeowners, has been tracking ...

TMC Staff · Dec 26, 2021

YouTuber “Scott S.” has posted a video of his Model S swerving all over the road in Autopilot mode. According to the video description, the Model S is equipped with HW2/AP2 and updated with the software build 17.5.36. Autosteer and traffic-aware cruise control (TACC) are engaged.

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TMC Staff · Dec 26, 2021

Consumer Reports has named Tesla America’s top car brand based on owner satisfaction, road tests, predicted reliability, and safety. Tesla placed eighth overall on the annual Brand Report Card, with only foreign brands besting the carmaker.

Tesla’s overall score of 73 consisted of high marks for ...

TMC Staff · Dec 26, 2021

Tesla has rolled out Live Chat for it’s MyTesla webpage, aiming to to help owners solve problems more efficiently. The page now includes a red chat bar located in the lower right corner of the screen that enables a live chat with a Tesla representative.

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TMC Staff · Dec 26, 2021

Following an inspiring letter from a young girl urging Tesla CEO Elon Musk to run a contest for fans to make advertisements for the company, the carmaker has done just that.

Tesla announced “Project Loveday,” a contest for the best 90-second YouTube video that relates to “Tesla, SolarCity, our pr...

TMC Staff · Dec 26, 2021

Tesla rolled out an update (8.0.2.17.9.3) to vehicles equipped with second generation Autopilot hardware that increases speeds, but fails to match the the company’s first generation Autopilot.

Both Traffic Aware Cruise Control and Autosteer are seeing increases of 5 mph:

– Traffic Aware Cruise...

TMC Staff · Dec 26, 2021

Tesla’s entire global fleet has collectively traveled more than 4 billion electric miles.

The milestone was crossed last week and noted on the company’s Electric Road Trip page, which keeps a rolling counter of total Tesla miles. With Tesla’s...

TMC Staff · Dec 26, 2021

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]NM Group, an infrastructure mapping firm, recently shared a new aerial image of Tesla’s Gigafactory captured while the company was mapping a powerline project near the factory.

Tesla last released images of the factory in January. At the time, the company said t...

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Article Tesla To Replace Car Delivered With Busted A-Pillar

Article Standard, Premium, Performance: Tesla Rolls Out New Order Process

Article Motor Trends Puts the Tesla Model S P100D Through the 0-100 Test

Article See the Autopilot 8.1 Summon Feature in Action

Article Tesla Recalls 53,000 Cars for Parking Brake Fix

Article Blog Musk Says All Superchargers Being Coverted to Battery/Solar Power

Article Blog Video: Tesla Model S Battery Teardown

Article Tesla President Jon McNeill Says 300 Approved Body Shops Will Be Added in Weeks

Article Tesla to Kill 60kWh Battery Option

Article TMC Member Sets Quarter-Mile Record in Stock Model S

Article Musk Teases Easy Easter Egg Access

Article Blog EPA Ratings List Tesla Model S 100D as the Longest Range EV

Article Tesla Drops Price on Model S 75, Adds Features

Article Upgrading a Model S 60D to 75D

Article Autopilot 2.0 Rock Steady in Heavy Rain

Article Autopilot Update Boosts Autosteer Speed to 90 mph

Article Blog Tesla to Repair Hero’s Car

Article Blog Tesla GigaFactory Costs Cross $1B

Article Blog Video: Tesla Owner Shows Off Autopilot Struggles

Article Tesla Named Top U.S. Brand by Consumer Reports

Article Blog Live Chat Added To MyTesla Page

Article Tesla Launches ‘Project Loveday’ Video Contest

Article Blog Autopilot 2.0 Gets a Speed Bump

Article Blog Teslas Have Logged More Than 4 Billion Road Miles

Article New Aerial Photos Show Gigafactory Progress

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Tesla To Replace Car Delivered With Busted A-Pillar

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TMC Member Sets Quarter-Mile Record in Stock Model S

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Musk Teases Easy Easter Egg Access

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Blog EPA Ratings List Tesla Model S 100D as the Longest Range EV

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Tesla Drops Price on Model S 75, Adds Features

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Upgrading a Model S 60D to 75D

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Autopilot 2.0 Rock Steady in Heavy Rain

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Autopilot Update Boosts Autosteer Speed to 90 mph

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Blog Video: Tesla Owner Shows Off Autopilot Struggles

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